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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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