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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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