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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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