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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually 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 numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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