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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free 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 e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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