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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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