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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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