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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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