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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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