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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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