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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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