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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning 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 institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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