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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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