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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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