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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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