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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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