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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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