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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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