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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning 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 organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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