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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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