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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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