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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally 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 a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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