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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally 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 issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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