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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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