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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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