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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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