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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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