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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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