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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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