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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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