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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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