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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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