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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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