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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free 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 have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources