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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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