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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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