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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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