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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are 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 e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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