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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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