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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because 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 make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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