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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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