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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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