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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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