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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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