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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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