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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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