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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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