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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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