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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually 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 a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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