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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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