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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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