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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free 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 several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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