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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically 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 numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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