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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because 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. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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