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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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