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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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