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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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