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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning 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 we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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