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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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