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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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