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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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