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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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