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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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