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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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