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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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