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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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