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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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