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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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