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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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