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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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