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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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