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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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