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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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