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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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