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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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