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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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