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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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