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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly 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 a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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