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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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