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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving 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 assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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