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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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