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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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