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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not 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 distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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