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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students 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 topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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