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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning 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 educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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