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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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