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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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