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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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