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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning 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 teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers 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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