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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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