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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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