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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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