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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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