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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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