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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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