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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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