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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new 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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