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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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