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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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