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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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