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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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