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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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