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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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