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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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