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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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