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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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