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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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