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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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