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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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