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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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