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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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