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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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