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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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