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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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