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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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