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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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