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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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