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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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