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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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