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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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