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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning 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 educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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