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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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