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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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