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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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