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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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