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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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