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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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