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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses 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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