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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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