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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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