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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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