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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning 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 institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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