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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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