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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically 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 subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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