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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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