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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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