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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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