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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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