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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. 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 participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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