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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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