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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing 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 certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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