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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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