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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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