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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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