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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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