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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing 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 assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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