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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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