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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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