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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor 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 elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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