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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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