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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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