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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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