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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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