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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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