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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually 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 many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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