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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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