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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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