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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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