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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly 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 elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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