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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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