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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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