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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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