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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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