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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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