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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology 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 educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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