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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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