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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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