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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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