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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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