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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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