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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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