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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning 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 educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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