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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal 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 teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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