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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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