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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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