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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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