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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free 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 many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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