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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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