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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning 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 educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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