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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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