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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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