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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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