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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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