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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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