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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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