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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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