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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education