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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online 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 we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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