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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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