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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning 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 we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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