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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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