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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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