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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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