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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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