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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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