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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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