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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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