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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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