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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free 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 issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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