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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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