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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes 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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