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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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