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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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