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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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