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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning 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 teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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