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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online 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 educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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