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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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