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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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