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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically 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 several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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