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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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