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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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