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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal 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 organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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