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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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