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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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