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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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