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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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