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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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