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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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