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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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