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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with 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 participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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