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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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