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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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