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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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