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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses 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 many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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