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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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