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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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