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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily 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 many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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