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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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