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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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