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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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