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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses