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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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