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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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