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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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