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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended 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 organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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