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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free 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 topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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