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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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