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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing 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 ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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