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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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