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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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