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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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