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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually 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 elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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