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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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