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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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