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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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