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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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