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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students 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 e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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