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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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