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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free 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 many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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