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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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