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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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