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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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