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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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