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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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