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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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