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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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