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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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