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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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