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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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