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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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