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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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