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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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