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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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