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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly 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 lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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