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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually 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 several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major 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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