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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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