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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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