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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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