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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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