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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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