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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning 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 we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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