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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students 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 several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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