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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally 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 many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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