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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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