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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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