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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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