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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free 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 subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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