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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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