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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically 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 many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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