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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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