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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning 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 participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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