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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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