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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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