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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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