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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are 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 online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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