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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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