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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing 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 ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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