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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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