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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines 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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