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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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