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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning 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 institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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