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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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