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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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