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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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