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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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