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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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