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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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