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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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