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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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