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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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