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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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