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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-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 organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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