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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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