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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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