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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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