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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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