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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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