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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education 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 participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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