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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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