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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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