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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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