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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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