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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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