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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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