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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education 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 organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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