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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually 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 lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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