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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally 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 online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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