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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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