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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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