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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently 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 must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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