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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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