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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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