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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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