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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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