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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that 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 organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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