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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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