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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important 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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