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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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