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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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