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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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