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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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