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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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