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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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