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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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