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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key 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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