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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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