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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning 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 educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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