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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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