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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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