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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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