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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing 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 be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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