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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing 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 assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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