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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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