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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning 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 teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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