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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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