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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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