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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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