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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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