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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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