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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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