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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners 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 topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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