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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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