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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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