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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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