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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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