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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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