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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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