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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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