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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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