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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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