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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving 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 certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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