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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily 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 a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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