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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify 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 business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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