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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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