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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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