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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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