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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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