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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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