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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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