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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in 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 mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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