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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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