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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 several topics that online education organizations must 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 we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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