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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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