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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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