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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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