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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major 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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