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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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