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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically 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 blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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