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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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