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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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