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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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