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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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