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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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