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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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