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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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