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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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