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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing 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 be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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