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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not 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 distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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