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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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