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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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