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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students 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 many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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