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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance 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 participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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