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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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