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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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