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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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