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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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