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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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