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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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