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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online 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 teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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