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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually 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 several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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