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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs 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 a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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