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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the 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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