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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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