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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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