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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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