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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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