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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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