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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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