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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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