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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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