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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because 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 teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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