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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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