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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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