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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because 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 make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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