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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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