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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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