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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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