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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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