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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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