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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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