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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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