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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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