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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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