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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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