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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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