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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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