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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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