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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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