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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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