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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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