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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education 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 organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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