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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students 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 issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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