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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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