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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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