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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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