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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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