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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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