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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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