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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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