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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free 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 subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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