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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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