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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology 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 be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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