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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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