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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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