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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended 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 we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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