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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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