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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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