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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education 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 instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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