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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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