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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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