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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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