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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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