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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education 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 organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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