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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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