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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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