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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning 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 educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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