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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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