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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having 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 teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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