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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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