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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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