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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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