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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational 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 dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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