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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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