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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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