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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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