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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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