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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free 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 many topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important 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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