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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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