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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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