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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates 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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