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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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