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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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