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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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