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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-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 ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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