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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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