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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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