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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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