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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education 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 we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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