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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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