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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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