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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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