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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major 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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