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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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