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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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