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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free 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 a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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