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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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