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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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