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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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