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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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