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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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