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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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