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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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