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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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