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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology 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 teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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