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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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