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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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