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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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