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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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