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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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