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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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