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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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