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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning 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 organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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