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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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