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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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