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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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