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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that 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 we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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