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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education 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 we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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