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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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