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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not 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 online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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