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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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