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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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