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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally 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 a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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